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Su-34 Fullback Bomber Losses Highlight Challenges for Russia in Ukraine War

Mounting losses of Russia’s Su-34 bombers in Ukraine cast doubt on their ability to maintai...

Aviation Jun 28

Generated image depicting a scene of nuclear chaos. Original illustration by SOFREP.

Nuclear Shadow: Russia Boasts Upgrades, Warns West

Russia boasts advancements in nuclear deterrence while warning of “tragic” consequenc...

World Jun 26

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US-Russia Tensions Flare as Moscow Blames America for Deadly Crimean Strike

A deadly Crimean attack blamed on US-supplied missiles fired by Russia raises tensions as both si...

News Jun 26

Ukrainian Drone Strike Cripples Russian Black Sea Fleet’s Capabilities

Ukrainian drones sink Russian ship Caesar Kunikov, striking a blow to Russia’s Black Sea Fl...

Ukraine Jun 17

Kazan, a Yasen-M class nuclear-powered submarine, circa 2021. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

A New Cuban Missile Crisis? What You Need To Know

Russia’s deployment of a powerful submarine and advanced warships to the Atlantic and Cuba ...

Russia Jun 16

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking to foreign news outlets at a rare press conference on June 5, 2024. (Screenshot)

Putin Warns of Retaliation as West Arms Ukraine: A New Phase in Global Tensions

In a charged press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of retaliatory measures ag...

Russia Jun 08

Russian President Vladimir Putin at a news conference following Russian-German talks (Wikimedia Commons).

Russia Jams NATO Members Commercial Aircraft Electronics: An Act of War?

Today, one could argue the collective West remains idle to a brewing threat that uses various hyb...

World Jun 04

STARCOM tests Remote Modular Terminal system in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 4, 2024. (Image source: DVIDS)

Why NATO’s ‘Escalation Management Ladder’ Needs a New Directive

NATO must adopt a decisive stance by employing its air defenses to intercept Russian missiles, de...

World Jun 01

Polish-Russian border fortified with military defenses, reflecting the rising geopolitical tensions and the urgent call for NATO nuclear deterrence. Original illustration by SOFREP

Nuclear Tripwires: Poland’s Proposal to Deter a Russian Land Grab

Poland’s push to station NATO nuclear weapons on its soil acts as a critical deterrent agai...

Russia Jun 01

A reportedly updated version of a Russian 'Turtle tank' modified with new grill armor. (Screengrab via X)

The Rise and Fall of the “Turtle Tank”: A Stopgap Shell in a Modern War

The ongoing Ukraine war has spawned the “turtle tank,” a Russian T-72 tank modified w...

Russia May 15

Stock photo of a discarded gas mask. (Image source: Unsplash)

Russia Unleashes Chemical Warfare Against Ukraine

Accusing Russia of deploying banned chemical weapons in Ukraine, the US unleashes a crippling san...

News May 03

Ukraine Ups Offensive, Russia Scrambles for Defense: Dueling Reports Spark New Tensions

The confirmation of long-range missiles for Ukraine and Russia’s claims of shooting them do...

Ukraine May 02

General Alaudinov. Are his words rhetoric or warning?

Top Russian General Vows to Crush NATO by 2030

Russian General Apti Alaudinov, a staunch ally of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, boldly declares ...

Russia Apr 25

A thermonuclear explosion is shown over the backdrop of a Russian flag. Original illustration by SOFREP.

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: The Last Frontier of Inhumanity – Russia’s Unconstrained Fascination with a Nuclear Armageddon

President Putin’s alarming nuclear rhetoric against NATO not only escalates tensions but al...

Expert Analysis Apr 24

Sukhoi Su-35 at MAKS 2009 air show (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Iran Downplays Reports of Imminent Su-35 Fighter Jet Delivery

Despite initial reports of imminent delivery, uncertainty surrounds Iran’s potential acquis...

Middle East Apr 23

T-80UE-1 tank (Image grab via X, formerly Twitter)

Rare T-80UE-1 Tank Deployed in Ukraine: Modern Marvel or Relic?

A video of the rarely deployed T-80UE-1 tank in Ukraine sparks debate about its effectiveness as ...

Russia Apr 10

Russian President Putin announced the military attack on Ukraine in a pre-recorded TV address (Reuters via BBC).

Two Years In: Breaking Down Myths Russia Used to Justify the Invasion of Ukraine

Russia’s invasion continues to spiral into unneeded perpetual war. The multiple casus belli to ...

World Apr 08

A Su-75 Checkmate at the MAKS Airshow 2021 (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

The Su-75 Checkmate: A Challenger to the F-35 Lightning II Enters the Arena

The Su-75 Checkmate, Sukhoi’s challenger to the F-35, offers cost efficiency and advanced t...

Military Apr 06

Crocus City Hall, site of the worst massacre in Russia in recent years. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Despite US Warnings, Kremlin Blames the West for Recent Bombings and Claims to Be “At War” with America

In the aftermath of the Crocus City Hall attack, Russia’s quick blame on Ukraine and the We...

World Apr 03

Borei-class submarine K-551 "Vladimir Monomakh" (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Deep Sea Upgrade: Russia’s Naval Nuclear Forces Get a Boost

Russia builds 2 new Borei-A submarines to upgrade its naval nuclear arsenal, boosting undersea de...

Russia Mar 29

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Su-34 Fullback Bomber Losses Highlight Challenges for Russia in Ukraine War

Nuclear Shadow: Russia Boasts Upgrades, Warns West

US-Russia Tensions Flare as Moscow Blames America for Deadly Crimean Strike

Ukrainian Drone Strike Cripples Russian Black Sea Fleet’s Capabilities

A New Cuban Missile Crisis? What You Need To Know

Putin Warns of Retaliation as West Arms Ukraine: A New Phase in Global Tensions

Russia Jams NATO Members Commercial Aircraft Electronics: An Act of War?

Why NATO’s ‘Escalation Management Ladder’ Needs a New Directive

Nuclear Tripwires: Poland’s Proposal to Deter a Russian Land Grab

The Rise and Fall of the “Turtle Tank”: A Stopgap Shell in a Modern War

Russia Unleashes Chemical Warfare Against Ukraine

Ukraine Ups Offensive, Russia Scrambles for Defense: Dueling Reports Spark New Tensions

Top Russian General Vows to Crush NATO by 2030

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: The Last Frontier of Inhumanity – Russia’s Unconstrained Fascination with a Nuclear Armageddon

Iran Downplays Reports of Imminent Su-35 Fighter Jet Delivery

Rare T-80UE-1 Tank Deployed in Ukraine: Modern Marvel or Relic?

Two Years In: Breaking Down Myths Russia Used to Justify the Invasion of Ukraine

The Su-75 Checkmate: A Challenger to the F-35 Lightning II Enters the Arena

Despite US Warnings, Kremlin Blames the West for Recent Bombings and Claims to Be “At War” with America

Deep Sea Upgrade: Russia’s Naval Nuclear Forces Get a Boost

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Su-34 Fullback Bomber Losses Highlight Challenges for Russia in Ukraine War

Nuclear Shadow: Russia Boasts Upgrades, Warns West

US-Russia Tensions Flare as Moscow Blames America for Deadly Crimean Strike

Ukrainian Drone Strike Cripples Russian Black Sea Fleet’s Capabilities

A New Cuban Missile Crisis? What You Need To Know

Putin Warns of Retaliation as West Arms Ukraine: A New Phase in Global Tensions

Russia Jams NATO Members Commercial Aircraft Electronics: An Act of War?

Why NATO’s ‘Escalation Management Ladder’ Needs a New Directive

Nuclear Tripwires: Poland’s Proposal to Deter a Russian Land Grab

The Rise and Fall of the “Turtle Tank”: A Stopgap Shell in a Modern War

Russia Unleashes Chemical Warfare Against Ukraine

Ukraine Ups Offensive, Russia Scrambles for Defense: Dueling Reports Spark New Tensions

Top Russian General Vows to Crush NATO by 2030

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: The Last Frontier of Inhumanity – Russia’s Unconstrained Fascination with a Nuclear Armageddon

Iran Downplays Reports of Imminent Su-35 Fighter Jet Delivery

Rare T-80UE-1 Tank Deployed in Ukraine: Modern Marvel or Relic?

Two Years In: Breaking Down Myths Russia Used to Justify the Invasion of Ukraine

The Su-75 Checkmate: A Challenger to the F-35 Lightning II Enters the Arena

Despite US Warnings, Kremlin Blames the West for Recent Bombings and Claims to Be “At War” with America

Deep Sea Upgrade: Russia’s Naval Nuclear Forces Get a Boost

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